La Medalla, Municipality of Baao, Province of Camarines Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Camarines Sur |
| Municipality | Baao |
| Postal code | 4432 |
| Population (2020) | 2,335 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 13.4617, 123.3640 (13° 28' North, 123° 22' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 14.7 meters (48.2 feet) |
La Medalla is a barangay in the municipality of Baao, in the province of Camarines Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,335. This represented 3.80% of the total population of Baao.
Demographics
Households
The household population of La Medalla in the 2015 Census was 2,386 broken down into 480 households or an average of 4.97 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,296 | 225 | 5.76 | |
| 1,619 | 287 | 5.64 | |
| 1,808 | 335 | 5.40 | |
| 1,891 | 364 | 5.20 | |
| 2,273 | 451 | 5.04 | |
| 2,386 | 480 | 4.97 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in La Medalla is 10 to 14, with 306 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 22 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 58 | 2.43% |
| 1 to 4 | 264 | 11.06% |
| 5 to 9 | 278 | 11.65% |
| 10 to 14 | 306 | 12.82% |
| 15 to 19 | 226 | 9.47% |
| 20 to 24 | 184 | 7.71% |
| 25 to 29 | 177 | 7.42% |
| 30 to 34 | 154 | 6.45% |
| 35 to 39 | 176 | 7.38% |
| 40 to 44 | 104 | 4.36% |
| 45 to 49 | 94 | 3.94% |
| 50 to 54 | 94 | 3.94% |
| 55 to 59 | 81 | 3.39% |
| 60 to 64 | 75 | 3.14% |
| 65 to 69 | 45 | 1.89% |
| 70 to 74 | 26 | 1.09% |
| 75 to 79 | 22 | 0.92% |
| 80 and over | 22 | 0.92% |
| Total | 2,386 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of La Medalla grew from 1,296 in 1990 to 2,335 in 2020, an increase of 1,039 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.45%, or a decrease of 51 people, from the previous population of 2,386 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,296 | – | |
| 1,619 | 4.26% | |
| 1,808 | 2.40% | |
| 1,891 | 0.62% | |
| 2,273 | 6.93% | |
| 2,386 | 0.93% | |
| 2,335 | -0.45% |
Location
La Medalla is situated at approximately 13.4617, 123.3640, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 14.7 meters or 48.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
La Medalla shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.